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Parental Policies and Expectations

We ask parents to observe the following when bringing situations or issues regarding anything within our community to the Apiary Collective Co. Board:

  • Follow Matthew 18:15-20 for conflict resolution.
  • If you have a concern or would like the Board to address an issue, please email [email protected]
  • If an issue arises and you are unsure of how to proceed, bring it directly to any board member.
  • Think the best of people and work toward resolution in all things. Avoid talking about others negatively.
  • Remember we are part of the body of Christ and here to serve our children. 

PRIMARY PARENT RESPONSIBILITY

As a community of cooperative homeschooling parents, we ask all attending parents to be involved in some capacity. This will also ensure parental participation and commitment to our group for the entire school year. This does mean that you come prepared to teach or assist each week. Books will be provided to the lesson teacher by Apiary Collective Co. All teacher books will be returned to the community at the end of the school year. We will provide direction on what we are looking to teach but the actual weekly content and lessons will be up to you based on the curriculum selections. As a part of Apiary Collective Co., I agree to:

GENERAL

Every participating parent will:

  • Submit to a background check.
  • Commit to the community for the entire school year (unless unforeseen circumstances arise, such as illness, moving, etc.)
  • Pay the nonrefundable family and student fees in full.
  • Sign a Statement of Faith. Teachers and assistants commit to teaching only that which aligns to the statement of faith.
  • Return all books provided by Apiary Collective Co. at the end of school year in good useable condition.

Conduct

  • Everyone will obey all community rules and regulations.
  • Each participating parent will conduct him/herself with behavior, words and dress in a way that is Christ-like and honoring to God.
  • Each student will address adults as Mrs./Mr. (First Name) as a sign of respect.

Communication and Social Media

  • Each family will use the selected communication avenue. (Ex: homeschool-life.com, Telegram texting app, etc.)
  • Parents are welcome to take pictures during community gatherings but may not post them on social media if they include the faces of individuals outside their immediate family. Apiary Collective will not post pictures of faces on its social media platforms either.

TEACHING/HELPING RESPONSIBILITIES

Each participating parent will:

  • Be present and well-prepared to teach and/or assist lessons as assigned by Apiary Collective Co.
  • Be responsible for finding a substitute teacher or assistant to cover assigned lessons if unable to attend a community gathering and to notify the Board of the plans.
  • Arrive on time (no later than 8:50 am) and leave the building no later than 1:00 pm.
  • Help with cleanup responsibilities.
  • Supervise children at all times.
  • Remain on campus for each class day. (If an urgent circumstance arises and I need to leave campus, I will first talk with a Board Member before I leave my child(ren) in the care of another adult.)

RESPONSIBILITY/LIABILITY

  • Parents will be responsible and accountable for their children, including their actions. If a student intentionally or unintentionally breaks or damages church property, it will be the responsibility of the parent to resolve it.
  • Teachers will inform parents at the beginning of the year (with a tentative schedule), or weekly on the Telegram app about any homework expectations for the following week. There is no homework for children up through 2nd grade. Third and fourth graders may have very limited homework, and 5th+ will have homework for several classes, though it mainly consists of reading chapters or writing a narration/drawing before the next lesson time.
  • Parents will guide and assist their students as needed to complete their homework.
  • Students will arrive prepared for lessons with all necessary homework, notebooks, books, pencils, other supplies, etc.

COMMITMENT

  • When joining, families will commit to the entire school year. 
  • As is the nature of a co-op, all families involved depend on one another to carry the responsibilities of teaching our children. Thus, if anyone drops out, all families will be affected. Therefore we ask that you take enrollment in Apiary Collective Co. seriously. 

PARENTAL COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT

I (We), the parents of the above child(ren) fully satisfy the laws of the state in which I (we) currently reside, with all the rights and privileges as outlined in my (our) state’s homeschool laws. I (We) understand that I (we) am (are) primarily responsible for my (our) child’s education and that Apiary Collective Co. is a complementary service to my (our) homeschooling program.